Ratzinger, one of the key persons responsible for the compilation of theCatechism of the Catholic Church, offers new insights on the catechetical character and Biblical foundation of the worldwide bestsellingCatechismthat has had such a positive response from ordinary Catholics across the globe. But he acknowledges that the response of many theologians and "professional religionists" has been negative toward theCatechism.He says that if theologians don't want to be "shut out" of this worldwide development ofsensus fideiand lose touch with the common Catholic, they will have to engage theCatechismpositively. The main purpose of this book is to offer an invitation to this changed approach to theCatechism.He wants people to see, as he shows here, how theCatechismis an excellent teaching tool that responds to man's deepest questions about the meaning of life, how to live a good life, and how to attain happiness in this life and in eternal life. He shows how theCatechismaffirms that man's happiness is love, and that the essence of true love has been manifested in the Person of Jesus Christ."This modern Father of the Church offers us a rare insight into how the Catechism was written and, therefore, how it ought to be interpreted. It is eminently readable while never sacrificing precision of thought or language."— Rev. Peter M. J. Stravinskas, Editor,The Catholic AnswerJoseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, was for over two decades The Prefect for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith under Pope John Paul II. He is the author ofSpirit of the Liturgy, Salt of the Earth, Introduction to Christianity, God and the World, Milestones, Called to Communion, God Is Near Us, and many other works published by Ignatius Press.